88R30729 JRI-D
By: Reynolds H.R. No. 2186
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The boys' track team from Thurgood Marshall High
School in Missouri City once again proved itself one of the finest
in Texas by winning the 5A championship at the 2023 University
Interscholastic League Track & Field State Meet; and
WHEREAS, Joining the other top high school competitors at
Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin on May 12, the Buffs outscored their
nearest competitors by six points to claim their second consecutive
5A crown; and
WHEREAS, The Marshall runners captured a pair of medals in
the relay races; the 400-meter squad of Arveyon Davis, Devin
Wilkerson, William Mitchell, and Kameron Williams finished with a
time of 40.71 seconds to claim third place, while the 1,600-meter
quartet of Mason Roseboro, Mr. Wilkerson, Mr. Williams, and Nolen
Richie clocked in at 3 minutes, 17.11 seconds, to earn another
bronze medal; and
WHEREAS, In the individual events, Mr. Davis clinched a gold
medal in the 110-meter hurdles with a blistering pace of 13.55
seconds, and he also added to the Buffs' point total by placing
fifth in the 300-meter hurdles; moreover, in the 400-meter sprint,
Mr. Roseboro crossed the finish line in 49.35 seconds to earn fifth
place; and
WHEREAS, The Buffs were ably guided by head coach Lloyd
Banks, who has established a winning tradition at Marshall High;
the 2023 triumph marked the program's sixth state title in nine
years; and
WHEREAS, Through skill, hard work, and an enduring commitment
to excellence, the members of the Thurgood Marshall High School
boys' track team attained their season-long goal of repeating as
state champions, and they may reflect with pride on a job well done;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Thurgood Marshall High School
boys' track team on winning the 2023 UIL 5A state championship and
extend to the athletes, coaches, and staff sincere best wishes for
continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Buffs as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.